Ankles and lower back need to be flexible.
I see a tendency for alot of people to lean forward when sqauting.
What helps me is sitting in a squat postion when watching TV or playing video games. Really loosens up my quads,ankle and lower back.
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Z||000003||freak daddy||11-03-2000||11:36 AM||brycedaddy@angelfire.com||ladies, i have had some clients with the same problem. do wide stance squats. they are great for balance. point your toes out slightly also. its worked for all my clients!
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Z||000004||Marta||11-03-2000||01:01 PM||joop@meowmail.com||Thank you, I'll try them out.||152.163.204.15||reg||
Z||000005||WarLobo||11-03-2000||03:36 PM||warlobo@operamail.com||Exactly Freak, I will also start any novice women out on sumo style squats and dead lifts. (wide stance) This is a much safe starting point and helps them condition thier mind and body to these intence whole body lifts.
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Z||000006||kat||11-03-2000||04:20 PM||||just out of curiousity...Ive never had a problem doing squats, almost like I was born to it.
However, Im very "vertically challenged" (as in, really short)...would that have anything to do with the fact that I dont have a problem with them?
My BF has long legs and looks like an unbalanced stork when he does them...his knees all cave in, he gets all penguin toed...looks ridiculous and Im sure its not good for him, but no matter what I tell him he still can't get it.
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Z||000008||skydancer||11-03-2000||07:00 PM||skydancer43@hotmail.com||Makes sense to me...I'm 5'6" but more torso than legs - I'm always complimented on my squat form as being one of the best in the gym...go figure. My training partner who is taller and longer legged has the same problem with her knees bending in...wider stance helped her a lot.||216.244.32.147||reg||
Z||000009||litl warrior||11-04-2000||04:48 PM||litlwarrior@hotmail.com||When squatting, always look up. This helps to keep balance which may be part of your problem. Don't look in the mirror or you will fall over. Definetly start with lighter weight until you've got the form down. ||32.101.64.104||reg||